1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION

2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON

3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS,

4 Teaching License of ) ORDER OF SUSPENSION

5 DEAN WILLIAM MAREK )

6 On or about April 4, 2005, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission

7 (Commission) received a report from Forrest Bell, Superintendent, Central School District,

8 alleging that the District recently conducted an investigation of and non-renewed Dean William

9 Marek (Marek) based on parent and student complaints alleging inappropriate relationships with
10 female students.
11 After review of the matters alleged, Mr. Marek and the Commission agree that their
12 respective interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain
13 facts and a thirty (30) day suspension.
14 This Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the sanction to
15 be imposed. Mr. Marek stipulates that there are sufficient facts contained in the Commission’s
16 files and records to support the findings of fact and conclusion of law set forth below. ln
17 entering into this stipulation, Mr. Marek waives the right to a hearing to contest the findings of
18 fact, conclusions of law and order set forth below. This stipulation is entered into based solely
19 for proceedings before the Commission and on the Commission's standards established by rule
2O and statute pursuant to ORS 342.175 through ORS 342.180.
21 This stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of the Order by the
22 Commission. lf the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Mr. Marek nor the
23 Commission are bound by these Stipulations and Mr. Marek retains all rights to a hearing on the
24 allegations.

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1 STIPULATION OF FACTS

2 1. Mr. Marek has been licensed by the Commission since April 11, 1977. Mr. Marek

3 holds a Standard Teaching License issued March 1, 2004, valid through March 1, 2009, with a

4 Standard Art endorsement.

5 2. Mr. Marek used his school computer for personal purposes while employed at the

6 Glide and Central School Districts.

7 3. On at least one occasion during the 2001-2002 school year at Glide High

8 School, Mr. Marek referred t0 one or more female students as "hon" or "dear." After

9 concern regarding use of such terms was brought to Mr. Marek’s attention, he stopped
10 all such use.
11 4. On at least one occasion during the 2001-2002 school year at Glide High
12 School, Mr. Marek touched one or more female students’ arms or shoulders offering
13 them encouragement on their art projects. After concern regarding such contact was
14 brought to Mr. Marek’s attention, he stopped such contact.
15 5. On at least one occasion during the 2004-2005 school year at Central High
16 School, Mr. Marek complimented female students when they wore skirts to school on
17 game days.
18 6. On at least one occasion during the 2004-2005 school year at Central High
19 School, Mr. Marek, touched a female student on the shoulder to express concern
20 regarding the terminal illness 0f a mutual friend.
21 7. During the 2004-2005 school year at Central High School, Mr. Marek invited
22 female students to go running with him after practice after the District advised Mr. Marek
23 not to do so.
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1 8. Mr. Marek accepted responsibility for the foregoing behavior, and will
2 voluntarily engage in teacher-student boundaries training through a provider acceptable
3 to the Commission. The Commission may approve boundaries training completed prior
4 to entry of this Stipulated Order
5 IT IS SO STIPULATED:
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9 ictoria Ch ~ erlain, Executive Director Date
10 Teacher Stand rds an Practices Commission
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12 CONCLUSION OF LAW
13 Dean William Marek’s use of a District computer for personal purposes constitutes Gross
14 Neglect of Duty in violation of OAR 584-020-0040(4)(b) and (n) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-
15 0025(1)(b) and (e). Mr. Marek’s failure to maintain professional student-teacher boundaries
16 violates OAR 584-020-0040(4)(o) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-0035(1)(c). The
17 Commission's authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS 342.175.
18 ORDER
19 The Commission adopts the above findings of fact and hereby imposes thirty (30) day
20 suspension on Dean Marek.
21 lT IS SO ORDERED this iday of November, 2007.
22 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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25 Victoria e ain, Executive Director
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1 Approved as to form:

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4 Aruna asih O 973

5 Attorney for Dean William Marek [061406]
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